Privacy Policy & Website Terms of Use

‍ ‍Last Updated: August 2026‍ ‍

Website Disclaimer & Crisis Notice

‍ ‍EMERGENCY NOTICE: This website and its contact forms are for general information and scheduling inquiries only. They are not monitored 24/7 and are not intended for emergency or crisis care. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call Netcare Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit: 0861 435 787 (24-hour emergency psychiatric referrals) (or your local emergency number), call Suicide Crisis Helpline at 0800 567 567 (24 hours) (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

The information provided on this website, including text, articles, blog posts, and resources, is for general educational and informational purposes only. Accessing this website, reading its content, downloading a resource, or submitting a contact or inquiry form does not establish a formal therapist-client relationship with Alison Breen, PhD. A therapeutic relationship is only formed after a formal intake process and a signed client services agreement.

Privacy Policy

Alison Breen, PhD ("we," "us," or "our") respects your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website, including if you sign up to receive a downloadable resource or subscribe to email communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways: Information You Voluntarily Provide: When you fill out a contact form or request a consultation, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide. When you sign up to receive a downloadable resource (such as a guide or worksheet) or subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address and, where provided, your name. This information is used to deliver the resource you requested and, where you have consented, to send you related email communications. Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, our host (Squarespace) automatically collects standard website usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referral URLs, and pages visited, using cookies and similar analytics tools.

2. How Your Information Is Used

We use the information collected on this website to: Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultation appointments. Deliver any resource, guide, or download you have requested. Send you email communications you have opted in to receive, such as a welcome series or occasional reflections related to the resource you downloaded. Maintain, secure, and improve the functionality of our website. Ensure website safety and regulatory compliance.

3. Email Communications and Your Consent

If you provide your email address to download a resource or join our mailing list, you are giving explicit, opt-in consent to receive email communications related to that signup. We do not add anyone to our mailing list without this direct action on their part, and we do not purchase, rent, or import third-party contact lists. You may withdraw this consent and unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email we send. Withdrawing consent will not affect any other relationship you may have with this practice, such as an existing or prospective therapy arrangement.

4. Website Communications vs. Clinical Confidentiality

Please note that standard website contact forms, newsletter signups, and unencrypted emails are not secure, end-to-end channels for confidential health information. Please limit information submitted via website forms or email signups to general scheduling or administrative purposes. Detailed personal health or psychological history will be collected through secure, appropriately compliant practice management software after initial contact.

5. International Visitors and Cross-Border Data Transfer

This practice is based in South Africa, and personal information collected through this website, including through email signups, is processed in accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you are visiting from outside South Africa, including from the European Union or United Kingdom, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including through our website host and email service provider (Squarespace). We take reasonable steps to ensure any third-party service provider we use maintains appropriate safeguards for personal information, in line with POPIA's cross-border transfer requirements and, where applicable, equivalent international standards such as the GDPR. If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may also have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

6. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating our website, mailing list, and practice (such as website hosting platforms, email delivery services, secure scheduling systems, and analytics providers), solely to perform functions on our behalf.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies to analyze traffic and enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable or block cookies through your individual browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

8. Data Retention

We retain email addresses and related mailing list information for as long as you remain subscribed, or as needed to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. If you unsubscribe, your information will be removed from active mailing lists, though a record may be retained briefly to comply with legal or record-keeping obligations.

9. Data Security & Your Rights

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard the information collected through this website. If you wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data submitted via this website, please contact us at the address provided below. If you have concerns about how your information has been handled that we have not been able to resolve directly, South African residents may contact the Information Regulator (South Africa) at enquiries@inforegulator.org.za.

Terms of Use

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1. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including copy, logos, graphics, downloadable resources, and structure, is the intellectual property of Alison Breen, PhD, unless otherwise noted, and is protected under copyright law. Content may not be republished, redistributed, or repurposed without prior written consent.

2. Limitation of Liability

Alison Breen, PhD, assumes no liability for any errors or omissions on this website, or for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Website Terms, please contact: Name: Alison Breen, PhD Website: www.alisonbreen.com Email: alisonbreen@gmail.com